yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

1

Yoga : a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation

2

: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote physical and emotional well-being

yogic

ˈyō-gik 

adjective

often Yogic

Examples of yoga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Riffing on the spirit of COMO Shambhala, yoga and wellbeing is a huge focus here; an open-air pavilion hosts different sessions and therapies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Amenities will include a pool, a fitness center with a yoga studio and a sauna, a clubhouse, a dog park, secure structured parking for residents and more. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

Walls of glass retract along the central courtyard, giving owners access to a shaded sitting area and a wooden deck prepped and ready for sunrise yoga. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

Using the Yoga in this space, the display is bright enough to use comfortably, but just barely. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, literally, yoking, from yunakti he yokes; akin to Latin jungere to join — more at yoke

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing yoga

• Ashtanga yoga
• Hatha yoga
• hot yoga
• Iyengar yoga
• Vinyasa yoga
• yoga pant
• yoga pants

Rhymes for yoga

• toga
• conestoga

Kids Definition

yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

1

capitalized : a Hindu philosophy teaching that by holding back the activity of one's body, mind, and will one can know one's true self and be free

2

: a system of exercises for gaining bodily or mental control and well-being

Medical Definition

yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

1

capitalized : a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation

2

: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote bodily or mental control and well-being see hatha yoga

yogic

-gik 

adjective